Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $122,430 | $142,991 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.86 | $68.75 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $133,221.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $132,270 | $95,000 | $175,000 | 105 |
| Memphis | $116,398 | $83,600 | $154,000 | 85 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Tennessee is $122,430, or about $58.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Tennessee is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Tennessee typically earn from $95,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 19,030 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $122,430, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.